Dance or Die
Synopsis
Jason is trying to get his dance troupe ready for their big performance while at the same time trying to kick his drug habit for good. Not exactly helping with the latter problem is Jason’s roommate, who deals cocaine from their apartment. When the roommate gets bumped off for cheating one of his business partners, Jason finds himself being harassed by dealers who think he’s hiding the missing merchandise.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard W. Munchkin
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard W. Munchkin
- Original Score
- John Gonzalez
- Original Title
- Dance or Die
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- City Lights Entertainment Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard W. Munchkin
Richard W. Munchkin
John Gonzalez
Peter Jensen
Paul G. Volk
Joseph Merhi, Richard Pepin, Ronald L. Gilchrist
Department Leadership Roster
Richard W. Munchkin
Director
Richard W. Munchkin
Writer
Joseph Merhi
Producer
Richard Pepin
Producer
Peter Jensen
Director of Photography
Paul G. Volk
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dance or Die
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What is Dance or Die about?
Jason is trying to get his dance troupe ready for their big performance while at the same time trying to kick his drug habit for good. Not exactly helping with the latter problem is Jason’s roommate, who deals cocaine from their apartment. When the roommate gets bumped off for cheating one of his business partners, Jason finds himself being harassed by dealers who think he’s hiding the missing merchandise.
Who directed Dance or Die?
Dance or Die was directed by Richard W. Munchkin.
Who stars in Dance or Die?
The principal cast of Dance or Die includes Roy Kieffer, Rebecca Barrington, Georgia Neu, Jack Zavorak, Jim Williams.
When was Dance or Die released and how long is it?
Dance or Die was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Dance or Die?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dance or Die was composed by John Gonzalez.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dance or Die?
Dance or Die holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).